Borussia Dortmund triumphed over Atletico Madrid with a 4-2 victory in the match and a 5-4 win on aggregate, eliminating Diego Simeone’s team from the UEFA Champions League during the quarter-final stage.
This outcome secured the Bundesliga club’s spot in the semi-finals for the first time in 11 years. Goals from Julian Brandt, Ian Maatsen, Niclas Füllkrug, and Marcel Sabitzer propelled Edin Terzic’s team to success.
Borussia Dortmund reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 11 years after a thrilling 4-2 second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
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Dortmund trailed 2-1 on aggregate coming into the match and led the tie for the first time when Julian Brandt and Ian Maatsen gave Edin Tezric’s side a two-goal lead in the first half.
A triple change from Diego Simeone at half-time turned the game on its head, as a Mats Hummels own goal and a thumping Angel Correa strike put Atletico back in front in the tie.
BY: AMMANUEL AMOAH
